Morocco is witnessing a significant surge in mobile and internet usage, with mobile phone subscriptions exceeding 55.4 million in Q1 2024 and an internet penetration rate of 103.5%. This growth reflects the country’s ongoing digital transformation, driven by improved telecommunications infrastructure and increasing affordability.
Liquid Intelligent Technologies and MEDI TELECOM have partnered to expand network coverage in Morocco, enhancing connectivity and services. This collaboration supports the Digital Morocco Plan 2021-2025 and benefits international businesses with improved connectivity options and innovative services.
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has partnered with Medi Telecom, part of the Orange Group, to expand network coverage in Morocco. This partnership enables Liquid to be the sole supplier of its digital services, providing Medi Telecom access to Liquid’s extensive connectivity network and innovative cloud and cybersecurity solutions.
OneClickDrive, the leading car rental marketplace in Dubai, expands its operations to Morocco, marking its first venture into Africa. This move broadens its market reach, leveraging Morocco’s strategic location and growing demand for car rentals, particularly among tourists. The company plans further expansion into GCC and African regions.
At GITEX Africa in Marrakech, Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori of Digital Dubai emphasized the shared ambition of Morocco and the UAE to promote the knowledge economy. The event, organized by Morocco’s Ministry of Digital Transition and KAOUN International, features 15,000 exhibitors and 800 startups, aiming to boost Africa’s innovation and entrepreneurial economy.
Morocco’s Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) and telecom operator Inwi signed an agreement at GITEX Africa to support digital startups. The collaboration aims to foster innovation and growth, particularly through the InwiDays Awards, and establish a national center for startup acceleration in key areas like fintech, AI, and sportstech.
GITEX Africa Morocco 2024, held from May 29-31 in Marrakech, will focus on AI and digital transformation. The event will gather leaders from 130 countries to boost Africa’s innovation economy. Organized by KAOUN International, it aims to position Morocco as a regional digital hub.
The Moroccan government has announced a new program to extend high-speed internet to 1,800 rural areas, part of its National Plan for the Development of High and Very High Speed Broadband. This initiative, aligned with the National Digital Development Strategy 2030, aims to boost economic growth, improve public services, and foster digital inclusion.
Morocco plans to launch 5G internet service by 2030, aligning with its 2030 digital strategy and in preparation for co-hosting the World Cup with Spain and Portugal. The initiative aims to enhance online data speed and expand rural internet coverage, recognizing digital connectivity as essential for various sectors post-pandemic.
Moroccan Minister Ghita Mezzour discussed potential AI collaborations during her meeting with OpenAI in San Francisco. The discussions aimed at tailoring AI systems for Morocco’s needs and leveraging the country’s tech talent. This visit highlights Morocco’s commitment to becoming a central hub for technological innovation.
